Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Yellow, Green
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.56-2.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
two or three
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi3O8
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.518-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Triclinic or monoclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Flexibility
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Balance